‘Celestine’ introduces Toni as songwriter

CEBU, Philippines - Toni Gonzaga unleashes the songwriter in her through her seventh album under Star Records titled “Celestine.”

It carries the original track, “This Love Is Like,” which she co-wrote with seasoned composer and album producer Jonathan Manalo and “Awit Ni Ginny,” a song based on her character’s name in Star Cinema’s box-office hit movie “Starting Over Again,” where she starred with Piolo Pascual. She composed it while waiting on the set of the film.

“The songs in my album are more personal and closer to my heart. It shows who I really am as a singer, as an artist,” shared Toni, who personally chose to make her real name, Celestine, as the title of her newest album.

“My real name, Celestine, means heavenly. And like my name, I believe that this album is a great gift from heaven. It took a while for it to be finished but God’s timing is always perfect. This is the best album I’ve ever done,” shared Toni.

Toni believes that her 10-track album, “Celestine,” also shows her growth as a performer. “Having been through a lot in this business, I have learned how to relate more with every song that I record. Now, I have a good grip of what each track wants to convey to my listeners,” she explained.

Aside from Toni’s compositions, “Celestine” also features original tracks namely “Got You,” “Finally,” “Sweetest Song,” “Oh Boy,” “Di Ba Halata,” “Kahit Na” (Remix), and the Moophs remix of  “This Love Is Like,” which is produced by Chris Lopez. The album also contains Toni’s rendition of “Starting Over Again.”

The “Celestine” album is now available in record bars nationwide for P250. The tracks can also be downloaded via iTunes, www.amazon.com, www.mymusicstore.com.ph and www.starmusic.ph. (PR)(FREEMAN)